Rule 40A Rule-A-Matic Plus Bilge Pump Float Switch, 12, 24 or 32 Volt, Moisture Tight Seals , White , Small
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Hello Michael,br>The test lever is located near the wires in the back, on the left side. br>Best regards, Xylem.
Hello,br>The older float switch has a knob on the side that you can turn to test the system by rotating and lifting up the float inside. br>Best regards, Xylem.
Hello,br>All of our Rule float switches have wires that are 28 inches long. br>Regards, Rule. br>
If they were identical and the float switch was properly installed, you could.
Selected User Reviews For Rule 40A Rule-A-Matic Plus Bilge Pump Float Switch, 12, 24 or 32 Volt, Moisture Tight Seals , White , Small
I bought this to replace a non-working one. the switch is turned on Keep in mind that this switch is larger than an older mercury switch. As you can see in the photo, I only had enough room to mount the new switch on the existing surface. Also, even though I ordered the version without the inline fuse, mine came with the fuse holder. And, despite the fact that the packaging stated that it included a removable base (which would have made installation easier), it did not.
Unless I change my mind, I'm stuck with this brand. On August 17, I replaced a switch with this one. My boat is kept on a lift, covered, with no water leaks and the fresh water pump's power turned off. The marina contacted me today to inform me that something was wrong with my boat. The bilge pump was already running when I arrived. The bilge was almost completely dry, far below the point at which it should have shut off. In less than 5 months, this switch was toast. I put it to the test and discovered that the switch's power output was quite variable. This switch is a waste of time. Unless I want to rebuild the bilge, which I don't, I'm stuck with this brand. So I went to West Marine and bought a replacement for $13 with a two-year warranty. I'll start looking for a suitable replacement. If at all possible, stay away from this.
Everything is in order. I bought a used boat two seasons ago, and every morning when I drove down to the boat, there was water in my cuddy cabin. Once the boat is underway, the water will drain to the rear (via a floor drain) and be pumped out by the rear bilge pump. This year, I investigated and discovered a corroded bilge pump and float switch in the cuddy cabin's "fore" area. I swapped them out for Rule products, and my boat has stayed dry ever since. Down below, there's no longer a wet tackle bag.
The. My bilge pump switch (which was the same as before) was replaced. When I was scrubbing the bilge with a long handled brush, I hit it too hard. The plastic appears to become brittle when exposed to a hot boat engine in a confined space. This one took about half an hour to set up. Cut two wires, strip off about 2" of insulation, twist wires together, solder them together, and cover with heat shrink tubes with a heat gun for a worry-free water-resistant finish.
In the shower, I usually only use liquid soap. These float switches are a complete shambles! Last year, I bought a new Rule sump box, but by the end of the season, the switch had failed. In order to avoid soap scum, I only use liquid soap in the boat shower. In addition, to keep the sump box clean, I usually pour a cap full of vinegar or bleach down the showe drain. Needless to say, after one season, the switch failed. I replaced it, and the replacement also failed after only one season. br>br>If you do a little research, you'll find that this is a very common failure iteam.
I bought it in the hopes that it would fit in the same holes as the Rule switch I was replacing. The old one was a mercury switch, so it was the same concept. It was probably necessary to make it larger for non-members. the design of mercury That's why I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 star rating. br>br>I also wish there was a way to know if these are going to fail before you notice your boat sinking. I'm sure some sort of alarm would suffice.
It's possible that your boat will sink as a result of this. This is a waste of time. The first one I got started sticking a week after I put it in. Amazon sent a replacement, which started to stick as well. This is a risky situation because if the switch fails, the boat will sink. Before it finally failed, I had an older model of this switch that worked perfectly.
It worked for a while but then stopped working after a few trips on the water. I've seen a lot of people who have the same issue. There's got to be a problem with these float switches.
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